Podcasts about West Coast League

Brenden Escott sits down with Edmonton Riverhawks “Fun Advisor” Steve Hogle to recap a landmark 2025 season in the West Coast League. From setting a league attendance record for the third straight year to winning their first-ever playoff series, the Riverhawks delivered both on the diamond and in the stands. Steve shares the secrets behind keeping RE/MAX Field buzzing, his favorite moments from a season full of creativity and how the team is already planning to take fan entertainment to the next level in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Edmonton Riverhawks set for a winner-take-all North Division Final against the Bellingham Bells, Head Coach Jake Lanferman joins Brenden Escott to preview the high-stakes showdown. They discuss the keys to victory, standout performances from the season and how the Riverhawks are preparing for the pressure of playoff baseball. From roster strategy to the atmosphere at RE/MAX Field, it's a behind-the-scenes look at Edmonton's push for a West Coast League championship berth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this exclusive conversation, 880 CHED's Brenden Escott sits down with Jake Lanferman, Head Coach of the Edmonton Riverhawks, to talk baseball, community, and the future of the game in the heart of Alberta. Coach Lanferman shares insight into the team's development in the West Coast League, what it means to grow the sport in Edmonton, and the challenges and excitement of leading one of Canada's most promising collegiate summer baseball programs. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the Riverhawks story, this episode is a must-listen. Follow Jake on X @Lanferman22 @EdmRiverhawks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Edmonton Riverhawks Fun Advisor Steve Hogle joins host Brenden Escott to reflect on the team's 2025 season and its continued growth within the West Coast League. Hear how the Riverhawks have captured the hearts of Edmontonians through innovative fan experiences, strong community engagement and a vibrant ballpark atmosphere at RE/MAX Field. Hogle also shares his perspective on the team's evolving role in the city's sports landscape and what the future may hold for the organization. For schedules, tickets, and more information, visit www.riverhawksbaseball.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summer baseball is back at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex! Hear from loyal fans, Coach Chris Cota and GM Gus Farah as the Raptors kick off the 2025 West Coast League season. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/raptors-and-their-fans-celebrate-the-start-of-2025-season/ #RidgefieldRaptors #WCL #SummerBaseball

Ever since its debut 10 years ago, the wood-bat baseball team the Portland Pickles have been delighting fans with its summer games that feature quirky fan appreciation events, such as a “Redhead Appreciation Night” for the season opener on May 27, or one honoring bee sting survivors.  In addition to its 10th anniversary and winning the West Coast League championship last year, the Pickles are celebrating another milestone. Tomorrow marks the debut of the Portland Bangers, a new soccer team the Pickles are launching. Like the Pickles, the Bangers also feature collegiate-level athletes playing during the summer months.    Jorge Villafaña is the head coach of the Portland Bangers and a retired professional soccer player who helped the Portland Timbers win its first-ever Major League Soccer championship in 2015. He joins us along with Alan Miller, co-owner and president of the Portland Pickles, for a preview of the teams’ new seasons.  

Our longtime SABR pal and baseball historian Rob Neyer has made visits from Oregon to talk baseball most of the century and is now the Commissioner of the West Coast League, which once hosted a young Adley Rutschman. It's getting late early for the stumbling Orioles but here's some wisdom on young players and pitching pitfalls for anyone who loves the Orioles. The post Baseball historian Rob Neyer preaches patience on Rutschman and pivots to pitching pitfalls for Orioles first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Bobby V is calling a horse race this weekend and is nervous.  We talk about somethings he should do.......and some things he shouldn't.  Rob Neyer ,the commissioner of The West Coast League, joins to preview The World Series.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, Rashad and Joe predict who they think will win the AFC East, congratulate the Portland Pickles for winning the West Coast League championship, and more.

In Hour 1, Joe takes the time to welcome back co-host Rashad Taylor to the show, gives the Portland Pickles props for winning a West Coast League championship, and more.

Hour three we check in on The Little League World Series.  The Valvanos check out the bracket and are very excited for the upcoming Venezuela- Japan match-up.  We do our weekly BOBBLE HEAD PARLAY!  We take a glance at Cody Brown's best bet.  Esteemed baseball author and commish of The West Coast League, Rob Neyer joins the show.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We start hour three with some Dad Jokes.  Nick finds a fast food ranking.  We look at our weekly BOBBLEHEAD PARLAY.  Esteemed author and West Coast League commish, Rob Neyer joins to talk baseball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam and Tyler break down this year's MLB Draft results and discuss the All-Star Futures Game. They also chat about their work together broadcasting the West Coast League All-Star Game in Bellingham, Washington. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour three Bob does a UWD read and Tanner recognizes the music.  We look at The Open.  We do a Bobble Head Parlay.  Esteemed baseball author and commissioner of The West Coast League, Rob Neyer joins to talk some second half of the baseball season, analytics, and an interesting Babe Ruth stat.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The West Coast League's All-Star Game will be broadcast nationally on the MLB Network, and two Ridgefield Raptors are expected to play in Wednesday's game in Bellingham. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/west-coast-league-and-a-couple-raptors-to-shine-on-mlb-network/ #WestCoastLeague #AllStarGame #baseball #summerleague #woodbatleague #collegebaseball #RidgefieldRaptors #RidgefieldOutdoorRecreationComplex #theRORC #LukeIverson #CurtisHebert #DylanStewart #Ridgefield #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

Chris Egan, King 5, joins Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host, and Chris shares his experience of  staying at The Post Hotel in Leavenworth, and watching his son play baseball in Wenatchee. He discusses the West Coast League and the excitement of watching college baseball games. Chris also mentions the challenges of traveling to different cities to watch his son play and the nerve-wracking experience of watching him pitch. He concludes by talking about the recognition he receives from viewers and the balance between appreciating it and wanting privacy. In this conversation, Jason and Chris Egan discuss various topics including the Mariners' recent performance, the role of the media in shaping public opinion, the passion of Seattle sports fans, and their upcoming trips. Chris ends showing Puck what a great green thumb he has. Rundown00:00 Anniversary week at The Post Hotel 02:01 Excitement of College Baseball in the West Coast League and watching his son, Austin play for Edmonton 05:14 Nerve-Wracking Experience of Watching His son, Austin,  Pitch09:43 Chris was a celebrity in Wenatchee and had to fend off all the fans! 16:58 Passion and Expectations: The Mariners and Seattle Sports Fans22:21 Mariners playing better and have a chance to end the first half on a nice winning streak 25:38 Representing the USA in the Olympics27:21 Chris shares his love and mastering of Gardening! 

Clark County's West Coast League baseball team traded home dates with Corvallis, giving Raptors a home game on the day that the city of Ridgefield holds its annual Fourth of July Celebration, combining the Independence Day with baseball. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/raptors-make-a-trade-giving-them-a-home-game-in-ridgefield-to-celebrate-independence-day/ #RidgefieldRaptors #TheRORC #RidgefieldOutdoorRecreationComplex #CorvallisKnights #FourthofJuly #IndependenceDay #FourthofJulyCelebration #Ridgefield #ClarkCountyWa #WestCoastLeague #WoodBatLeague #SummerBaseball #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

On the Thursday edition of Big Deal/No Big Deal, Gresh and Fauria discussed the West Coast League's Portland Pickles selling THC-based drinks at their games.

Hour three starts with us setting the field for a V Stakes and discussing great movie names that could double as race horse names.  Bob is made at Streble.  We remember the late great Rocco Valvano.  Esteemed baseball author, and commish of The West Coast League, Rob Neyer joins us to talk some baseball.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ridgefield Raptors and Cowlitz Bears will renew their rivalry with an opening night game Thursday, May 30, at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex, and then league play will begin Friday in the West Coast League. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/ridgefield-raptors-open-season-thursday-may-30/ #RidgefieldRaptors #WestCoastLeague #RidgefieldOutdoorRecreationComplex #theRORC #woodbatleague #collegebaseball #summerbaseball #CowlitzBlackBears #Ridgefield #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

The general manager of the Ridgefield Raptors is trying to make the fan experience even better at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex as more and more fans continue to come to West Coast League baseball in Clark County. https://tinyurl.com/5xjzpz4d #RidgefieldRaptors #WestCoastLeague #woodbatleague #summerbaseball #RidgefieldOutdoorRecreationComplex #theRORC #GusFarah #ChrisCota #liveentertainment #collegebaseball #CityofRidgefield #ClarkCountyWa #Ridgefield #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

Guests: Dave Campbell, Elks radio network colour analyst. Halen Knoll, Edmonton Riverhawks pitcher and 2023 WCL Pitcher of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The baseball season has come to an end for the Ridgefield Raptors in the West Coast League playoffs, but judging by the number of fans at the game Wednesday, the demand for team merchandise, and the cheers, it was another successful summer. https://tinyurl.com/y86drm4z #RidgefieldRaptors #RidgefieldOutdoorRecreationComplex #TheRORC #WestCoastLeague #summerleaguebaseball #woodbatsleague #collegebaseball #playoffs #PortlandPickles #finalgame #playoffatmosphere #Ridgefield #ClarkCounty #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday https://tinyurl.com/y86drm4z

The Ridgefield Raptors open the West Coast League baseball playoffs Tuesday night in Portland and will be home Wednesday and possibly Thursday. https://tinyurl.com/5f88en4j #RidgefieldRaptors #RidgefieldOutdoorRecreationComplex #TheRORC #WestCoastLeague #summerbaseballleague #woodbatleague #collegebaseballplayers #PortlandPickles #playoffs #Ridgefield #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

Hear about player development and building the Edmonton Riverhawks franchise from the ground up in the West Coast League as five-time Stanley Cup winner Dr. Randy Gregg joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ridgefield has a three-game homestand with two big promotions — Dash for Cash and First Responders Night — plus the Raptors are on a 10-game win streak in the West Coast League. https://tinyurl.com/4d3hcnab #RidgefieldRaptors #WestCoastLeague #WoodBatLeague #SummerBaseball #CollegeBaseball #RidgefieldOutdoorRecreationComplex #TheRORC #RidgefieldWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

The Walla Walla Sweets of the collegiate summer level West Coast League are named for the produce their part of the continent is known for—the sweet onions of Walla Walla, Washington. Guests on this episode include the team's first GM, Zachary Fraser, designer Dan Simon, and Nathan Castoldi of Walla Walla's own Castoldi Family Farms. Plus, Dan Simon is back with a Studio Simon Stumper! Walla Walla Sweets linktr.ee/SweetsBaseball / twitter @WWSweets Zachary Fraser gobulldogs.com Dan Simon, Studio Simon Website / Instagram @studio_simon Castoldi Family Farms www.castoldifamilyfarm.com Baseball By Design Twitter / Instagram / Website Curved Brim Media Network Website / Twitter

The newest Raptors, who had never been to Ridgefield before this season, are enjoying the large, supportive crowds for their West Coast League home games. https://tinyurl.com/yf84c4ac #RidgefieldRaptors #WestCoastLeague #RidgefieldOutdoorRecreationComplex #TheRORC #CityOfRidgefield #SummerLeagueBaseball #WoodBatLeague #CollegeBaseball #RidgefieldWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

The Ridgefield Raptors completed an eight-game homestand, going 4-4, including 3-3 in West Coast League play, and will be on the road for the first time this baseball season, playing three games this weekend in Walla Walla. https://bit.ly/3qA7iAC #RidgefieldRaptors #RidgefieldOutdoorRecreationComplex #TheRORC #WestCoastLeague #WoodBatLeague #CollegeBaseball #EdmontonRiverhawks #WallaWallaSweets #RidgefieldWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

In this episode Ben sits down with current West Coast League skipper of the defending back-to-back Champions Corvallis Knights. We discuss his personal baseball history in high school, Linfield College and Oregon State University. Further, we talk about his time in the minor leagues and his coaching history with the Perth Heat of the Australian Baseball League. Additionally we get in to discussing his son and what it has been like to coach him throughout the years. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ridgefield Raptors, a West Coast League team for baseball player with college eligibility, open the 2023 campaign Thursday night at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex https://bit.ly/3OQutR1 #RidgefieldRaptors #CityOfRidgefield #SummerLeagueBaseball #WoodBatLeague #CollegeBaseball #WestCoastLeague #RORC #RidgefieldOutdoorRecreationComplex #IsaacLovings #RidgefieldWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

The 2023 season is a week away and Joel Norman details two more additions to the team before chatting with John White, the West Coast League's Supervisor of Umpires, about the addition of an action clock this summer.

John Canzano talks to baseball writer and West Coast League commissioner Rob Neyer about baseball. Subscribe NOW to this podcast for more great content. And tune in to the BFT with John Canzano live every weekday from 3-6 p.m. on 750 The Game! Follow @JohnCanzanoBFT on Twitter

Rob Neyer – New Baseball Rules - Rob Neyer has written numerous books, millions of words on ESPN, and countless interviews about baseball. He's also serves as the commissioner of the West Coast League. MLB continues to evolve as teams work to find advantages in math, the gym and by improving the minor leagues. The league is working to improve the game to serve a modern audience. In between these two elements is the 100+ year legacy of a league that in many ways still resembles the game played in the 1800's. Get Rob's book Power Ball on Amazon at: As MLB begins its next round of playoff baseball, we feature Commissioner, Rob Neyer on the Break It Down Show. Pete A Turner hosts Rob for the, gosh who knows? 20th time on the show? Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku 20th timer Breaks it down, never tired Baseball is his field   ​Similar episodes: Hal Bradley  Taylor Greiger  Larry Strauss Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.

Bobby V in the final hour speaks with Rob Neyer of the West Coast League on everything baseball. Bob talks his first time ever throwing out a first pitch with the Bats last week and about what to expect at the MLB trade deadline and if Luis Castillo will get traded. They talk about the Reds and Mets trade last night for Tyler Naquin and the most famous first pitch of all time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Neyer joined Joel Norman on Saturday's broadcast to talk about some of the new teams in the West Coast League this season.

Allie Schank is my guest for this episode of the podcast. Allie is the general manager of the Wenatchee AppleSox.Allie Joined the AppleSox out of college she is a graduate of the University of Georgia and she is a huge Georgia Bulldogs fan.We talk all things Wenatchee AppleSox baseball related including my attempt to be the public address announcer for the AppleSox this season. Yes you can also we discuss how the AppleSox give back to the Wenatchee area and how they focus on providing quality affordable family entertainment This is the last in our series of conversations with the general managers of the West Coast League Washington state based teams. I hope you have enjoyed finding out how the seven teams provide opportunity for up-and-coming college ball players and provide entertainment for the towns that are the hosts for the teams.West Coast League Baseball has just thrown out the first pitch of the 2022 season. Where are you going to see Baseball in Washington this year?This is a ongoing series of conversations with owners and general managers of the Washington State based teams in the West Coast League.  As we get ready to start the 2022 summer season of the league.  The West Coast League is a 16 team league with teams in Washington, Oregon, Alberta, and British Columbia. Thanks for tuning into this episode of the Exploring Washington State Podcast! If the information in our conversations and interviews are enjoyable and valuable to you, please head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review.Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver great, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more amazing listeners just like you!If you want to read about some of the many amazing places to explore in Washington State, you should just pack your bags and go! Explore Washington State is the perfect place for inspiration.    Check it out today.  Support the show

Beat Migs. Former Seahawks wide receiver, Golden Tate, is now playing baseball in Port Angeles in the West Coast League! Luke warm topic.

Dave Wyman // Four Down Territory: First Down - What would Jimmy Garoppolo bring to the Seahawks over Baker Mayfield?, Second Down - Why does everyone involved with the Seahawks keep talking about the energy that is in VMAC right now?, Third Down - Should the Seahawks be fine going into the season with Geno Smith or Drew Lock as their starter?, Fourth Down - What's a sport you haven't played that you'd like to pick up? // The Timeline: Golden Tate has joined the Port Angeles Lefties of the West Coast League, a Summer collegiate baseball league, A Mississippi weatherman roasted the Cowboys in his forecast // Albert Breer on DK Metcalf contract situation  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gus Farah wears multiple Baseball caps. He is the General Manager of both the Cowlitz Black Bears and The Ridgefield Raptors of the West Coast League.Gus has an extensive background in sports and we talk about his journey to overseeing not one but two teams at the same time.Find out about the Cowlitz Black Bears and how they will be approaching the 2022 season. Learn about the Ridgefield Raptors and how they interact with their community.Gus shares a lot of information about the connection between both communities and their summer league teams.Make sure to give this one a listen if you are a fan of Baseball and Washington State.West Coast League Baseball has just thrown out the first pitch of the 2022 season. Where are you going to see Baseball in Washington this year?This is a ongoing series of conversations with owners and general managers of the Washington State based teams in the West Coast League.  As we get ready to start the 2022 summer season of the league.  The West Coast League is a 16 team league with teams in Washington, Oregon, Alberta, and British Columbia. Thanks for tuning into this episode of the Exploring Washington State Podcast! If the information in our conversations and interviews are enjoyable and valuable to you, please head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review.Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver great, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more amazing listeners just like you!If you want to read about some of the many amazing places to explore in Washington State, you should just pack your bags and go! Explore Washington State is the perfect place for inspiration.    Check it out today.  Support the show

Business Over Beer episode 110 with Gus Farah | Executive VP of Operations for the Ridgefield Raptors "Buy me some peanuts and cracker jack"... because we're going out to the ball park with Gus Farah, Executive VP of Operations for the Ridgefield Raptors baseball team.  In this episode, Gus shares with us that he was born in Cuba and his family relocated to Portland, OR when he was a young child. Professionally, he spent 17 years running the revenue generation side for five CBS Radio Stations in Portland. Also, he ran sponsorship sales for the Portland Trail Blazers before joining the ownership group of the Raptors.  The West Coast League that the Raptors play in, along with the the Cowlitz Bears that Gus and his partners also own, has expanded by five teams for the 2022 season including several teams in Canada, showing that this is a great way to build community around baseball and to give a professional level development for college players.  The Raptors are committed to affordable family friendly entertainment for all of Southwest Washington and bringing the joy of baseball to new generations of players and fans.   Prost! Episode Highlights: 0:48 Introductions 3:57 50,000 foot view of the Ridgefield Raptors 6:28 The beer portion of the program 8:26 What makes baseball a great sport 10:25 Why players come to the West Coast League 14:15 Gus' Background 17:30 The business side of things 20:53 Appealing to the younger generation  24:50 Angie's Mystery Beer 30:00 Baseball in the Pacific Northwest 34:33 Commitment to the game of baseball 39:40 Advice for other small business owners 44:27 The Final Question 46:08 Contact Info 47:27 Wrap Up   Guest Beer: Belching Beaver Brewery - Oceanside, CA Peanut Butter Milk Stout, 5.3% ABV, 30 IBU "Don't let the dark color fool you, this beer is delightfully easy to drink with cascading aromas of roasted peanuts, dark chocolate and coffee. Good times to you my friend, and welcome to the beaver family!"   Angie's Mystery Beer: Wild Ride Brewing - Redmond, OR Nut Crusher Peanut Butter Porter, 6% ABV, 18 IBU "We love beer. And we love peanut butter. And Nut Crusher Peanut Butter Porter is here to bring the best of these two worlds together! With notes of chocolate and caramel, this porter is complemented by the addition of creamy peanut butter flavor. It's a true liquid peanut butter cup, and it's here for you to enjoy."   Episode Links: Ridgefield Raptors Gun Farah Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex West Coast League Northwest Star Academy Pink Lemonade Project Raving Fans by Ken Blanchard

Jeff Garretson is our guest for this episode.Jeff is a Yakima native, attended WSU and has been with the Yakima Pippins since 2015.  Prior to being the General Manager for the Pippins Jeff was with the Yakima Herald-Republic for 25 years. With strong ties to both Baseball and the Yakima area Jeff enjoys his duties as the general manager for the Pippins. We talk about how the team is organized and what events the Pippins have planned for the summer.  If you live in or near Yakima you really need to attend a Pippins game this season.West Coast League Baseball has just thrown out the first pitch of the 2022 season. Where are you going to see Baseball in Washington this year?This is a ongoing series of conversations with owners and general managers of the Washington State based teams in the West Coast League.  As we get ready to start the 2022 summer season of the league.  The West Coast League is a 16 team league with teams in Washington, Oregon, Alberta, and British Columbia. Thanks for tuning into this episode of the Exploring Washington State Podcast! If the information in our conversations and interviews are enjoyable and valuable to you, please head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review.Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver great, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more amazing listeners just like you!If you want to read about some of the many amazing places to explore in Washington State, you should just pack your bags and go! Explore Washington State is the perfect place for inspiration.    Check it out today.  Support the show

It's opening day for the collegiate summer level West Coast League, owner of a brand new logo that highlights the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, where the league operates. The 16-team league features such wacky teams as the Portland Pickles, Walla Walla Sweets, and Nanaimo Night Owls/Bars (who play by different names according to the time of day), but the new logo is understated and subtle. The league's commissioner Rob Neyer, TV commentator and author or co-author of eight books on baseball, joins the podcast to talk about the league, the logo, some of the teams, and his latest book, The Umpire Is OUT, about openly gay umpire MLB umpire Dale Scott. Rob Neyer website | Twitter West Coast League website | Twitter Baseball By Design Twitter | Instagram | Website Curved Brim Media Network Website | Twitter

Stephanie Morrell is our guest for this episode. Stephanie, is a Western Washington University graduate and long-time Bellingham resident. She joined the Bellingham Bells in October 2013. The 2022 season will be her seventh as general manager, and ninth with the team. In her current role, Stephanie chats with us about Baseball, Bellingham, and more during our conversation. Stephanie is one of the longest tenured GM's in the West Coast League. She brings a lot of stories and information about the league in our episode.If you are a Baseball fan, or if you love Bellingham this will an episode to listen to.  Stephanie was a lot of fun to chat with and really loves both Baseball and Bellingham.West Coast League Baseball is just about ready to throw out the first pitch of the 2022 season. Where are you going to see Baseball in Washington this year?This is a ongoing series of conversations with owners and general managers of the Washington State based teams in the West Coast League.  As we get ready to start the 2022 summer season of the league.  The West Coast League is a 16 team league with teams in Washington, Oregon, Alberta, and British Columbia. Thanks for tuning into this episode of the Exploring Washington State Podcast! If the information in our conversations and interviews are enjoyable and valuable to you, please head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review.Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver great, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more amazing listeners just like you!If you want to read about some of the many amazing places to explore in Washington State, you should just pack your bags and go! Explore Washington State is the perfect place for inspiration.    Check it out today.  Support the show

Cody Miller General Manager of the Walla Walla Sweets is our guest for this episode.Cody is a graduate of WSU and has been involved with the Sweets in some capacity (except as the mascot) since graduation.  Find out why he has never been Sweet Lou the Onion.  Also find out about the unique thing the Sweets do for the ceremonial first pitch.Find out about the Walla Walla Sweets and how Baseball is an important part of the community.  We talk Baseball, Walla Walla, Food and more during our conversation.West Coast League Baseball is just about ready to throw out the first pitch of the 2022 season. Where are you going to see Baseball in Washington this year?This is a ongoing series of conversations with owners and general managers of the Washington State based teams in the West Coast League.  As we get ready to start the 2022 summer season of the league.  The West Coast League is a 16 team league with teams in Washington, Oregon, Alberta, and British Columbia.   Thanks for tuning into this episode of the Exploring Washington State Podcast! If the information in our conversations and interviews are enjoyable and valuable to you, please head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review.Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver great, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more amazing listeners just like you!If you want to read about some of the many amazing places to explore in Washington State, you should just pack your bags and go! Explore Washington State is the perfect place for inspiration.    Check it out today.  Support the show

In this inning of Coal Ball we talk with new pitching coach of the Nanaimo Nightowls and former Major Leaguer Gorman Heimueller. Coach talks about his early baseball history, giving up a grand slam to Jim Rice at Fenway Park in Boston and becoming a coach for one of the newest baseball summer collegiate teams in the West Coast League. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Rob Neyer commissioner of the West Coast League joins the show to talk summer baseball in Washington state. Rob tells us about the West Coast League which now has 16 teams including seven in Washington state. The teams in Washington are based in Port Angeles, Bellingham, Longview, Richfield, Wenatchee, Yakima and Walla Walla.West Coast League is a summer collegiate league where players from various colleges around the United States come together and experience Playing baseball in the same format as they would in the minor leagues or major leagues.Support the show

West Coast League commissioner Rob Neyer joins Joel Norman to talk about changes to the league's playoffs for the 2022 season.

In this episode we sit down with Jim Swanson, Managing Partner, Victoria HarbourCats and Nanaimo Nightowls to discuss life after the Covid Lockdown. Jim discusses the new inaugural season for the Nightowls and everything the City of Nanaimo and the ownership group has done to get the field ready. Further, we discuss the upcoming season for the Victoria HarbourCats and what we can expect this season. Are they ready to get back in the hunt for the West Coast League playoffs and make a championship run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices